Phrases & Sayings
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What was the origin of the phrase "big girl's blouse"?
What was the origin of the phrase "big girl's blouse"?
Aquagility
20/08/08
09:32
20/08/08
09:32
mountain to mohamed
explain the phrase mountain to mohamed
explain the phrase mountain to mohamed
botanica57
19/08/08
18:16
19/08/08
18:16
well known sayings
Hi, any help on these greatly appreciated: AAADKTDA LTPIAP ARAAB HITTG ACAAC Thanks!
Hi, any help on these greatly appreciated: AAADKTDA LTPIAP ARAAB HITTG ACAAC Thanks!
funkymummy
19/08/08
13:55
19/08/08
13:55
prize puzzle
day/month/year day/month/year
day/month/year day/month/year
elem1
16/08/08
14:47
16/08/08
14:47
heat
does anybody know where the word heat came from as applied to the selection race in a sporting event
does anybody know where the word heat came from as applied to the selection race in a sporting event
parkinson
16/08/08
01:45
16/08/08
01:45
draw a line in the sand
does anyone know the origin of the phrase,"draw a line in the sand"
does anyone know the origin of the phrase,"draw a line in the sand"
drummo
15/08/08
13:46
15/08/08
13:46
Scottish female name
I came across the Scottish female name -- Mhaili. Can anyone say what the English equivalent is and how the Scottish name is pronounced?
I came across the Scottish female name -- Mhaili. Can anyone say what the English equivalent is and how the Scottish name is pronounced?
rescuer
14/08/08
22:35
14/08/08
22:35
Old Yorkshire Games
Can anyone help in explaining the following which are thought to be names of old Yorkshire games: Passing the slod Dratting and nurging Flither picking Rhubarb thrashing Conger cuddling Marrow dangling ... [more]
Can anyone help in explaining the following which are thought to be names of old Yorkshire games: Passing the slod Dratting and nurging Flither picking Rhubarb thrashing Conger cuddling Marrow dangling ... [more]
rescuer
14/08/08
22:25
14/08/08
22:25
born or livid in lincolnshire
9,inner room in house see through curtains,small road 16, two letters from small mountain,h you have to pay 21 sounds like not lost anymore,soy in what do at death 33, british army lad,top of lunchbox 49... [more]
9,inner room in house see through curtains,small road 16, two letters from small mountain,h you have to pay 21 sounds like not lost anymore,soy in what do at death 33, british army lad,top of lunchbox 49... [more]
fisher &wife
14/08/08
13:12
14/08/08
13:12
well known proverbs and sayings
can anyone tell me what the iniatls f o f l g stand for plz, many thanks
can anyone tell me what the iniatls f o f l g stand for plz, many thanks
marella
13/08/08
16:48
13/08/08
16:48
something i heard
i have warts on my hand and someone said they will buy them off me. it made us all laugh is it an old saying
i have warts on my hand and someone said they will buy them off me. it made us all laugh is it an old saying
oneill14
12/08/08
21:29
12/08/08
21:29
Pulled the window to?
What would be the correct version of 'to' in the phrase 'she pulled the window to'. Would it be to, or too? I'm more inclined to think the first one, but the more I look at it, the wronger it seems.
What would be the correct version of 'to' in the phrase 'she pulled the window to'. Would it be to, or too? I'm more inclined to think the first one, but the more I look at it, the wronger it seems.
pinksmartie
12/08/08
19:47
12/08/08
19:47
Initials
What do these initials stand for h w l by the s d by the s:
What do these initials stand for h w l by the s d by the s:
Lynda1979
12/08/08
16:41
12/08/08
16:41
speech sounds
speech sound that may be substituted for the letter T
speech sound that may be substituted for the letter T
fartalot
11/08/08
10:19
11/08/08
10:19
Thank you Piggling
They look so easy now i know the answers. Thanks again
They look so easy now i know the answers. Thanks again
densmom
11/08/08
08:29
11/08/08
08:29
Who Flung Dung
Does anyone remember this saying! I recollect it from my youth when we asked so many questions, some which never were answered! and the reply was Who Flung Dung,! with the Olympics on at the moment could this be one... [more]
Does anyone remember this saying! I recollect it from my youth when we asked so many questions, some which never were answered! and the reply was Who Flung Dung,! with the Olympics on at the moment could this be one... [more]
Mary T
10/08/08
20:02
10/08/08
20:02
Quiz help needed please
Stuck on the last few, any help appriciated 9 C on the WL 2 PTEF 5 LDWSOD 31 MQ! 50 B in D 69 S of BA Thanks in anticipation
Stuck on the last few, any help appriciated 9 C on the WL 2 PTEF 5 LDWSOD 31 MQ! 50 B in D 69 S of BA Thanks in anticipation
densmom
10/08/08
15:00
10/08/08
15:00
you magazine 4d
What is the answer to......Till the next time in France? Thanks in advance
What is the answer to......Till the next time in France? Thanks in advance
michaelgemma
10/08/08
14:14
10/08/08
14:14
"Suffer the little children."
What does this saying mean? Doesn't "Suffer" mean "Tolerate"? I know this question has been asked once before on Answerbank but no one really gave a satisfying answer.
What does this saying mean? Doesn't "Suffer" mean "Tolerate"? I know this question has been asked once before on Answerbank but no one really gave a satisfying answer.
AniaSM
10/08/08
13:32
10/08/08
13:32
speech sounds
speech sound used as substitute for letter T
speech sound used as substitute for letter T
jillybow
10/08/08
13:11
10/08/08
13:11
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